Struggling with Acne? How Your Gut Impacts Your Skin | Ep 382

Could your gut be the missing piece of your skincare routine? If you’ve tried every serum, cleanser, and supplement under the sun but your skin still won’t cooperate, it might be time to look inward. Inflammation, imbalanced bacteria, and sluggish digestion can all show up on your face — and Erin and lead practitioner Rachel Heintz, MS, RDN are breaking down exactly how. Instead of masking symptoms with topicals or medications, they walk through how stool testing and targeted gut support can reveal what’s REALLY driving breakouts beneath the surface. Did you know low stomach acid, poor bile flow, and nutrient malabsorption can block your body’s ability to detox, process hormones, and maintain healthy skin? If you’ve been “doing everything right” without results, this episode connects the dots between your gut and the glow you’ve been working for. In this episode: How hidden inflammation and bacterial imbalances in your gut can fuel acne, even if your digestion seems fine The single enzyme that can be THE missing link behind those stubborn hormonal breakouts Root cause healing, and why Accutane and birth control suppress breakouts without fixing the underlying imbalance How functional stool testing can get you real answers about your microbiome, nutrient absorption, and gut function An “inside out” approach to supporting the liver, gallbladder, and gut lining to get glowing skin Resources mentioned: Apply to work with us 1:1 here! The Gut Panel is on sale for a limited time FOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/382-skin-health Check out The Funk’tional Nutritionist: Website | Instagram Organifi supplement powder (save 20% on your order with code FUNK) LMNT Electrolyte Replenishing powder (Use code FUNK and get a free sample pack with any purchase!) OneSkin (Use code FUNK for 15% off your first purchase) Qualia Senolytic (get up to 50% off and an extra 15% off your first purchase with link + code FUNKS) Bon Charge (Use code FUNK to save 15%)